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Close reading Common Core RL.7.4 graphic organizers
Elements of Poetry Anchor Chart and Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson
This introduction to poetry lesson is perfect for exploring the elements of poetry - teach the basic structure of poetry with the elements of poetry anchor chart and interactive slideshow provided with this resource. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Introduction to Poetry Lesson:✏️ Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Explore the characteristics of poetryScaffold how to read and interpret poetryIntroduce the element
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6th - 12th
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit - Argumentative Writing Task
Are you looking for a short story unit that will pique your students’ interest and encourage their curiosity while reading "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury? How about a dystopian short story set in a futuristic society where technology can replace even the most basic of human activities and has one of the most jaw-dropping endings in literature? Look no further than this “The Veldt” Short Story Unit that is is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA . This two week
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6th - 9th
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Google Annotation Project
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
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6th - 12th
Flowers for Algernon Guided Reading Google Annotation Project
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
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6th - 10th
Tone Analysis for a Short Story Graphic Organizer & Guided Analysis
Teaching students to analyze tone is tricky! These graphic organizers walk them through tone analysis for a short story, step by step. Students will start by summarizing the text and examining character descriptions and actions. They will examine diction and figurative language, choosing specific textual evidence to support their inferences about tone and theme. Finally, they will use a sentence frame to craft an effective analysis sentence that can function as a thesis or topic sentence. This o
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Rhetorical Analysis Bundle: Organizers, Activities, and Assessments
“Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou – A Close Read (Distance Learning)
Dr. Maya Angelou was an author, actress, singer, and most notably a poet. Known for her command of language, the poem “Still I Rise” is one of her most acclaimed works that speaks to overcoming oppression. This resource contains an in-depth analysis of the poem for teachers and aligned graphic organizers and text dependent questions for students. This is a NO PREP resource for teachers that can be used digitally. Teacher Resources:- Detailed Lesson Plan - Text Analysis (3 pages)- Teacher Respo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Rigorous Common Core Aligned Poetry Bundle
The Greatest Showman's "This Is Me" Song Analysis
This one-day lesson plan and graphic organizer guide students through a thematic song lyric analysis. This activity is relevant, engaging, and can easily be paired with many other texts of a similar topic.
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6th - 9th
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Ballad of Birmingham Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Focus on sequence of events, summary writing, rhyme scheme, irony, and author's purpose using the "Ballad of Birmingham". This comprehensive lesson is Common Core aligned and guides students through the key ideas and structure of the ballad using graphic organizers, sentence frames, and text-based questioning. Due to copyright constraints, the "Ballad of Birmingham" text is not included. Projecting the ballad or giving a copy to each student is recommended.1st Read:→ Sequence of Events→ Signa
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7th - 10th
Graphic Novel Reading Questions Literary Analysis
Graphic Novel Reading Questions and Literary Analysis to use with ANY Graphic NovelThese reading response graphic organizer pages are perfect to use with ANY graphic novel or comic book! You can use all 16 pages or pick and choose; they can also be used over and over for different parts of the story!Areas covered include: character analysis; plot analysis; setting analysis; point of view analysis; design, graphics, and layout analysis; literary devices analysis; conflict analysis; comparing two
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Sniper by Liam O'Flaherty - Short Story Unit - Narrative - ELA Task Cards
Are you looking for a short story unit that will pique your students’ interest and engage them in critical thinking skills? How about a short story that takes place during the Irish Civil War and features a pair of snipers? Look no further than “The Sniper” by Liam O'Flaherty. This engaging and rigorous close reading unit is full of high quality and critical thinking activities to accompany this thought-provoking short story. Students will LOVE that they are engaged in an on-going discussion of
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6th - 9th
The Necklace Short Story Unit Pre-Reading, Questions, Quiz, Essay and More!
This is a complete unit for Guy de Maupaussant's "The Necklace."You will get the following materials:Pre-Reading VocabularyGuided and Unguided Quote Studies with Literal and Inferential QuestionsSupplemental Follow-Up to Quote Studies on Literary Elements & IronyClose Reading Notes and Additional Worksheet Focusing on Values and Cause & EffectPost-Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking QuestionsEssay Planning Sheets, including a RubricMultiple Choice QuizKeys for all worksheets (exc
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Short Story Bundle for Middle and High School--Popular Titles! {CCSS}
Unit Workbook: Literary Devices, Bell Ringers Story Elements/Grades 7-12 Bundle
Unit Study Workbook, Bell Ringers, Literary Devices, Story Elements: Grades 7-12 - Self Checking Easel Activities BundleStudents will be able to work independently, in small groups and in pair shares, and be able to analyze literary devices, story elements, with a focus on theme, characterization and conflict.This is a great addition to your literary analysis tool box! 97 pages of literary analysis graphic organizers, task cards and journal menus! Check out our preview for more details.Included:
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6th - 12th
Analyzing Theme
Digital Reading Comprehension Perfect for Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, and Home-bound students! RL.2 No-Prep Theme Analysis. This theme analysis task is perfect for analyzing themes within a short story. This engaging theme analysis activity will help students to connect problem, solution, and theme in a literary text. Includes 6 multiple-choice test-prep questions! Activity includes:-1 short story from the public domain-1 graphic organizer (supports comprehension of theme)-6 multiple-ch
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6th - 8th
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - ELA Short Story Unit - Narrative Writing Task
Are you looking for a short story unit that will pique your students’ interest and encourage their curiosity? How about a short story set in a futuristic dystopian society where technology can replace even the most basic of human activities and has one of the most jaw-dropping endings in literature? Look no further than “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury. This engaging and rigorous close reading unit is full of high quality and critical thinking activities to accompany this thought-provoking short stor
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6th - 9th
ENTIRE Short Story Mini-Unit! "The Feather Pillow"--PDF, Editable DOCX, CCSS RL!
I have taught this story for more than 10 years. It's simply stupendous for teaching characterization, setting, mood and theme, because it is NOT subtle! In addition, the "twist ending" gets such a reaction that it stays with students and is physical enough for them in a way that works with ELLs.This mini-unit uses many of the same graphic organizers and Cornell Note forms found in my literature-related products. You can get them all, INCLUDING this short story mini-unit, by clicking here. I wil
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Growing *MEGA-LITERATURE BUNDLE!* Cornell Notes, Graphic Orgs., MS/HS!
Hatchet Novel Study All Chapters Bundle Close Reading Writing Grammar Quizzes
This bundle is designed specifically for middle school students studying the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This engaging and thorough novel study helps students delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and strengthen their language and writing skills. Here's what you get in this awesome resource: Close Reading Questions Aligned to Literary ElementsCarefully crafted close reading questions encourage students to think critically and analyze the text. Questions are aligned to a quote
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5th - 8th
Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer + Literary Analysis Unit to Any Story CCSS
No Prep Resource - Print and Go: Say goodbye to endless lesson planning and hello to seamless literary analysis instruction! This no-prep resource is your ultimate companion, offering a ready-to-use solution that will make your life easier than ever. Simply print, distribute, and watch as your students dive into the intricate world of literary analysis with enthusiasm!It Includes:Study Unit and Study Guide: A comprehensive guide covering all 16 main categories and subcategories of literary analy
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Hatchet Novel Study Chapters 14-End Close Reading Questions Writing & Quiz
This product is designed specifically for middle school students studying the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This engaging and thorough novel study focuses on chapters 14 through the end, including the epilogue, helping students delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and strengthen their language skills. Here's what you get in this awesome resource: Close Reading Questions Aligned to Literary ElementsCarefully crafted close reading questions encourage students to think critically
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5th - 8th
The Giver Close Readings
Through The Giver close reading activities, students will engage at a deeper level with the novel by Lois Lowry. The resource provides them repeated opportunities to apply their understanding of essential literary elements. Its rigorous tasks also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, The Giver resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommodation that will meet the needs of all learners. The Giver Close Readings - Snap
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7th - 8th
Also included in: The Giver Novel Study
Hatchet Novel Study Chapters 7-13 Close Reading Questions Writing Grammar Quiz
This product is designed specifically for middle school students studying the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This engaging and thorough novel study focuses on chapters seven through 13, helping students delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and strengthen their language skills. Here's what you get in this awesome resource: Close Reading Questions Aligned to Literary ElementsCarefully crafted close reading questions encourage students to think critically and analyze the text. Que
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5th - 8th
Literature Circle Book Club Roles Notebook with Choice Board
This Literature Circle Book Clubs Notebook is perfect for guiding your students through analysis of class or group novels, and to generate deeper conversation in their book club groups. It is a comprehensive, ready-to-print (or assign) notebook broken with 9 different roles:Reporter / Journaler / HaikuerCurious QuestionerConflict CommanderText ConnectorPassage MasterResearcher / HistorianTerm TracerCrystal BallFigurative Language FinderWe have also provided a choice board at the beginning of the
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6th - 8th
Novel Scavenger Hunt Sticky Note Templates *Use with any novel*
*These templates are meant to be used with standard 3x3 sticky notes -- If you don't have sticky notes, you can also print these out and use them like bookmarks*Do your students LOVE using sticky notes? (Mine do!!)Do you want to help your students develop close-reading skills?Do you need a quick way to assess if your are using the close-reading skills that you are working on?THIS PRODUCT IS FOR YOU!!!Once your templates are printed (directions to print on sticky notes are included), your student
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Sticky Note Template MEGA BUNDLE
Close Reading Practice and Text Annotation Work for Teachers & Students
Want to start teaching close reading skills to your students? Are you looking for a boost to what you're already teaching? The free close reading ideas and tips are just what you need to teach and support close reading in the classroom. The Close Reading for Teachers unit will familiarize you with the basics of close reading like text annotation, responding to text, and citing the text as support, and it provides step-by-step instruction to help teach these valuable skills to your students. Incl
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4th - 8th
Hatchet Novel Study Chapters 1-6 Close Reading Questions Writing Grammar Quiz
This product is designed specifically for middle school students studying the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This engaging and thorough novel study focuses on the first six chapters, helping students delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and strengthen their language skills. Here's what you get in this awesome resource: Close Reading Questions Aligned to Literary ElementsCarefully crafted close reading questions encourage students to think critically and analyze the text. Questi
Grades:
5th - 8th
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